Russell L. Porter, a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department, is an experienced litigator with a strong track record of delivering top-rate results to clients across a wide array of industries. His clients include aviation logistics and facility service companies, renowned dining establishments, international food and beverage vendors, construction design professionals, attorneys, and cosmetic manufacturers.
Equally adept in the courtroom as at the negotiating table, Mr. Porter advances his clients’ interests in a cost-effective manner, navigating through the delays that often plague legal disputes. Clients seek out Mr. Porter for his keen ability to resolve matters before they escalate into full-scale litigations and to navigate them effectively in the event they do. He formulates a tailored strategy that prioritizes each client’s unique needs and achieves the best possible outcome at a cost that is commensurate with the task at hand.
Outside General Counsel: Mr. Porter often serves as outside general counsel to businesses in a wide range of industries. His clients know he is available to assist whenever needed. Mr. Porter is best known for proactively identifying his clients’ goals and crafting comprehensive strategies to achieve them.
Commercial Disputes: Mr. Porter works with businesses of all sizes to navigate a wide variety of commercial disputes. He has handled matters involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty violations, claims brought under the Uniform Commercial Code, real property-related issues, and construction projects. He has a keen eye for evaluating the strengths and potential pitfalls of particular fact patterns and advises his clients with a focus on enhancing the bottom line.
Hospitality: Mr. Porter is often called on to represent hospitality businesses, frequently representing them in commercial real estate disputes, wage and employment claims, premises liability matters, and regulatory issues. Once again, Mr. Porter’s clients seek him out for his pragmatic approach and ability to deliver significant value.